Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 61)

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Getting started
Parking and locking
1 Release handle
2 Parking brake pedal
̈ Step firmly on parking brake pedal 2.
When the engine is running, the warn-
ing lamp
; (USA only) or 3
(Canada only) in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated.
Switching off headlamps
̈ Turn the exterior lamp switch to M
( ୴ page 55).
For more information, see “Lighting”
(
୴ page 126).
Turning off engine
̈ Shift the automatic transmission to
position P (
୴ page 171).
̈ Apply the parking brake ( ୴ page 59).
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Children could release the
parking brake and/or move the gear selec-
tor lever from position P, either of which
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
Warning!
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Getting out of your vehicle with the gear
selector lever not fully engaged in position P
is dangerous. Also, when parked on an in-
cline, position P alone may not prevent your
vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people
or objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to position P.
When parked on an incline, turn front wheels
towards the road curb.
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Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to position P ( ୴ page 171).
On slopes, turn the front wheels towards the
road curb.